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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

2

Parliament Strife and Labor Conduct Questioned

A colonial-era critique denounces Labor Party behavior and hypocrisy in Parliament. It mocks ministers Higgs MacDonald Fisher and their supporters, condemning protests and demands for referenda while warning against civil decay and preferring orderly governance.

Labor Labor Party Hatim Higgs MacDonald Federal House Higa Parliament House Speelf Mbw Melbourne Han Higgy Mr. Fisher

Labor Party Mockery Scraps Referendum Plot Amid Parliament Farce

In a mocked polarizing scene the Labor Party proposed a joint referendum poll with the looming election. The Senate reluctantly considered presenting a request to the Governor General while Prime Minister Cook declined the scheme. The episode highlights parliamentary theatrics and perceived Laboria missteps.

Federal Labor Party Senate Berm Ube Capolan Fisher Cook

Moon Phases and Times for June Predictions

The entry lists June lunar events including full moon on June, last quarter near June 20, new moon in June, and key points perigee and apogee. It notes specific times such as 10:38 pm and 5:00 am for perigee and apogee, with several garbled notations.

Rates Discounts and Estate Auction Notice

Ratepayers must pay current year rates by July to obtain discount. The Goldsborough estate of the late James Allen will be sold on July U at the salerooms of Mesure R. Sturt and Co with improvements included. A premier opportunity to acquire a first class going concern.

Goldsborough James Allen Mesure R. Sturt and Co

Sugar Cane Display Sparks Brisbane Manufacturer Week Outrage

A Cairns resident voiced disappointment during Manufacturer's Week in Brisbane after finding no sugar cane on display. The absence was noted as significant given sugar's status in Queensland's key industry.

Brisbane Cairns Queensland

Preventive and cure for influenza by Dr Rusceli’s

A cold snap article notes purulent colds and influenza like symptoms and promotes Dr Rusceli's Fam ets Infuenza Core as the finest prevention and cure, available at Craig's pure drug chemists with a free sample trial on application.

Rusceli Craig's

Crisis in Mourilyan syndicate prompts stalled payments

More than fifty farmers met this Wednesday as the Mourilyan syndicate refused to discuss any motion for payment and rejected reconsideration of the old agreement. The group then waited on the manager to sign a new document, bringing matters to a crisis.

Lenistall Toiay Mourilyan

Mayoral Medals Excursion Causes Schedule Change

Mayor Ald Dillon will miss the prize distribution at Cairne State School due to a Townsville business trip Wednesday evening. Ald Tilson plans to present a medal to Comvest School for scholarship competition among the students.

Ald. Dillon Townsville Cairne State School Ald. Tilson

THOFTITS IN PEANUTS AT Bunbury’s Market Claim

Bunbury the Peanut King of Ballendella Mount Hamas Victoria notes profits from potato crop yields. He estimates potential earnings up to £550 per acre with wholesale prices around 4d per pound and asserts even with prices cut to 1d per pound settlers could net about £37 per acre.

Bunbury Ballendella Mount Hamas Vic Oimaloe Japan

Australasian road and immigration leader visits Cairns

Mr Maxwell Clarke touring Australia to promote local Better Roads Association and immigration schemes arrives in Cairns after addressing the Chamber of Commerce in Townville. He plans to tour ports and push a statewide movement ahead of the August Local Authorities Association Conference. The Cairns Athletic Club held a successful annual ball with decorations, dancing, and trophies on display.

Maxwell Clarke Australia Neville Mays the Evening Star Cairns Jemi Chamber of Commerce Imperial Trade Clarke Better Roads Association Local Authorities Association Confermere For Better Roads Queensland Gm Association Brittene Wee Ofgeniegy Gerth Ws McCrassial Cairns Aquaatic Club Lifelmoyn

Steamship Buclow Grounded in Fog Near Myrtle Eer

The steamer Buclow of Nord Deuter routes went ashore in fog off the south coast of Fag land near Myrtle eer. Passengers, upset over meals, showed signs of anger as they awaited rescue.

Buclow China Nord Rtesmers Myrtle Eer Fagland Giresberg

Mount Molloy State School Fence Tender Accepted

Brisbane correspondent reports a tender for fencing the Mount Molloy State School was accepted for £21 1s 6d.

Brisbane Mount Molloy TL Lesen

Dental notice for Charlee C. T. Murray L.C.D

Charlee C. T. Murray L.C.D. dem tit may be consulted daily at all branches of the dental profession. The surgery is at A.M.P. Building Ab bottstrest with telephone 1531 P.O. Bombis.

Charlee C. T. Murray L.C.D Demtit A.M.P Abbottstrest P.O Bombis

Ayr Township Declares Benefited Area for Main Thoroughfare

Division 2 of the Ayr Shire is declared a benefited area in connection with the proposal to borrow £3809 to form a main thoroughfare in Ayr Township.

Ayr

Summons Court Verdicts Noted on Various Unnamed Cases

In Cairns Sammons Court before Mr. P G Grant PM verdicts were given in several unnamed cases including Rogers Bros versus Mrs Hoss about sale packing and costs dated 1/13/06 and 13/8. Lander v W O Connell regarding board ledging and cash rent £4/7/6 costs 5/. Lannoy v J T McCray about printing costs 1/ and 5/. Mire Fr de Gee case details unclear.

Cairns

State School Ball Promises Prizes and Big Attendance

The annual State school children’s ball will be held at the Hibernian Ball tonight with dancing until 10 for children then adults. Prizes greet the top three girls and boys. A children’s sports day follows Saturday on school grounds with prizes presented by the Mayors around 2 p.m. Parents and ministers invited. entry priced for children and two adults.

Hibernian Bairman Ministers of Religion

North Queensland Meteorological Bureau Proposed

Tom Carter of Perth informs the Towneville Chamber of Commerce that at the Perth Conference a resolution was brought forward to establish a meteorological bureau at North Queensland. He notes broad support from the Brisbane Chamber and others, with the aim of early weather information to prevent losses at sea.

Towneville

Masonic Installation Held at Hall on Wednesday Night

The Troe L Hanes Lodge No. 0% 8.C. conducted a Masonic installation at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night. Officers announced include N. F. Draper and T. A. Cates with various other Brethren named. A bassquet followed the ceremony with contributions from the combined choir.

Troe L Hanes Lodge Oirns Masonic Hall BR. C. F Draper. P Cates Pat Ser B.C Gelling F. Hessen Miller Wren W. Hinstam C. H. Bennett Wer B.C. F P.M W. Carter L.G N. NW L. Bi D.C. Miller Trier A. Chaglain

Fullang foundations stalled by wet weather at Aloomba and Babinda

Rabinte correspondent reports foundations for the fulldang of the siacs are ready but continued rain stops work. Contractors plan a new ballast line at Ba Hind s Creek. Tea auctions and shipping notes dominate Herald coverage with theater results and local events highlighted.

Lui Unisis Leavis England Hinds Creek

Maitland coalfield strike unsettled as Royal inquiry considered

Sydney reports ongoing Maitland coalfield disturbances with over 900 workers idle on the afternoon shift. Government and Labor Ministry discuss a possible Royal Commission inquiry but urge workers to return to duty. defendants claim actions related to the strike may not be impounded.

Sydney Maitland Betell

Bound Over After Threats in Melbourn

Allering that he threatened and forced attention upon Jesair Faniner a known Melbourn motor cyclist, Sarcurl Clay of City Police Court was charged with assault on May 18. Clay was bound over to keep the peace, fined five pounds, and ordered to find surety for two months. He must pay costs and provide security in six pounds and attend a similar surety hearing.

Melbovenf Jesair Fan Iner Melbourn Policn Miter Ints & Sinilar Surety Hinwell

Destruction of Marsupials Debate in Brisbane

In Brisbane a debate on measures to control the destruction of marsupials discusses partial abolition of present bans while continuing payments via stock department offers. The aim is to reduce exploitation and support government revenue through reduced numbers.

Local Public Holidays Announced for Bowen and Cloncurry Events

The town of Bowen sets public holidays for an animation show on July 1 and an excursion to Atherton, with events including a trip to Cloncurry and a scheduled gathering in Atherton. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate planned holiday observances and local excursions.

Ziad Bowen

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Rand Roll Cairns Pictures Limited Mae Ailey Deamay Kinetophone Terme Semeon Society Bed Pasha Venter Whittiew Rera Geo. Hughes Anhott Street Endrewood Typewriters CMN George THE Marine Calrns Hardove Doard Carlton Beer Carlton T. P. Kelly Ciemist and Optician Abbott-Street London Tim the Post Spence Street Charles Lilley Abijam Murray Toeneville Agente Hors, Wilson Owen Whittick Abbott Street Q.N. Bank Craig Winsor & Newton High Court of Australia Supreme Courta New Zealand Craig’s VICA Bargatns P. Pease Merchant Grocers Lake Street Husky Theoats Lys Box Kelly Walsh Emporium Cairns Pictures Lucille Fied Pennington Mountaineer Rosemary Matic Club Saltebeh W. A. Chemist Lake-Street MT. Molloy School Ayr Township Palace Theatre St! Pendoll Yeats, Semenals and Fin Ff Cyclerina Cines Stopp Aloomba Babinda Bahinda Mel ‘Ourme Darjeeling Prizately SM | Herald Li Tons Ltd the “Northern Herald Cairns Aquatic Club St. John's Garden Club Mine McCorkindale T.T Quemel and Beehahites Hirjebane Mourilyah Denham Derby England Mouwrilyah Mulgrave Bridge Lowes DA RM Lac Thea Atre Demic N. Metcalfe FE Boden Wis T. Birch B. Cooden W. Mondy Syd G. McSpadds PF. Boden Theweernia Loral Rers Hitky O'Neill Mistaven Manber Werifan Tjyeu Australas Mayers’ Ltd Abbott-Sthert Maitland Winers Bublic Holidays Atherton Iowa
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